Darlington Ikechukwu

You may already know that Nigeria is the largest black nation in the world and the most populous nation in Africa. You may already know that Nigeria has great dependency on crude oil, plus all the other opinions of David Cameron. Here are 20 unpopular facts about Nigeria. 1. Are you aware that all over the world Nigerians are setting the pace and becoming the standard by which others measure themselves? Do you know?? 2. In the US, Nigerians are the most educated immigrant community. Type it into Google and you'll see it. Not one of the most educated, the most educated. 3. 60% of Nigerians in the US have college degrees. This is far above the American national average of 30%. 4. Nigerians in US are one of the highest earners, typically earning 25% more than the median US income of $53k. 5. In Ivy League schools in Europe and America, Nigerians routinely outperform their peers from other nations. 6. A Nigerian family, The Imafidon family, had officially been named the smartes

*"Two things that have no benefit;* 1. Love that doesn't end up in marriage 2. Marriage without love *Two things that entrench love;* 1. Good habits 2. Honesty *Two things that destroy a man;* 1. Living a fake life 2. Lack of focus *Two things that destroy a woman;* 1. Love for materialism 2. Imitation or comparison *Two things that destroy friendship;* 1. Lies 2. Back biting or distrust *Two things that enhance charisma;* 1. Trustworthiness 2. Steadfastness in serving God *Two things that bring about misery;* 1. Disrespect for elders 2. False accusation *Two things that bring about happiness;* 1. Doing good deeds 2. Patience *Two things that bring one close to God;* 1. Reading&Studying the Bible 2. Abiding by God instructions *Two things that make devil to keep away from one;* 1. Be God fearing 2. Avoiding selfishness *Two things that aid answers to prayers;* 1. Fasting 2. Thanks giving *Two things that God loves;* 1. Giving 2. Winning s

1. *"WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE"* ```Whatever will be will not be; you have to make it be. You have a part to play in what will be in your life, so don't leave it to chance.``` 2. *"HALF BREAD IS BETTER THAN NONE!"* ```Why settle for half bread when you can get  a full bread or even own a bakery. This is a limiting belief that positions you to settle for less and it is a mediocre to philosophy.``` 3. *"A FOOL AT FORTY IS A FOOL FOREVER"* ```A fool at any age can be a fool forever if he refuses to let go of his foolishness. It is never too late to become wise because the day you wake up and wise up is the day you CHANGE!``` 4. *"ALL FINGERS ARE NOT EQUAL"* ```Yes! Physical fingers in your hands are not equal but that does not make any of them valueless. Lose one and you realise that they are all valuable. You are not even a finger, so why look down on yourself.``` 5. *"LIFE BEGINS AT FORTY"* ```If you are below forty and be

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16-17) The scripture above tells us how to make our lives balanced and perfect; it’s with the Word of God. The King James uses the word "perfect," rendered "artios" in Greek, which means "a freshness in completeness." In today’s language, it means to be "up-to-date" or "updated." So, the Scriptures are there for you to "update" and upgrade your life unto perfection. Anyone would be making a big mistake to think they can live a glorious life, devoid of errors, if they ignored the Scriptures. If you want to live in the perfect will of God, pleasing Him in all things, living the Word is the only way. The Word is given to us to guide us, correct us, build and shape our character in righteo

Title: To Stand for Principle Despite Opposition. Bible Text: And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Nehemiah 6:3. God has men in reserve, prepared to meet the demand, that His work may be preserved from all contaminating influences. God will be honored and glorified. When the divine Spirit impresses the mind of the man appointed by God as fit for the work, he responds, saying, “Here am I; send me.” Nehemiah showed himself to be a man whom God could use to put down false principles and to restore heaven-born principles; and God honored him. The Lord will use in His work men who are as true as steel to principle, who will not be swayed by the sophistries of those who have lost their spiritual eyesight. Nehemiah was chosen by God because he was willing to cooperate with the Lord as a restorer. Falsehood and intrigue were used to pervert his integrity, but he woul

Laziness Therapy. The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion on the road! Yes, I’m sure there’s a lion out there!” As a door swings back and forth on its hinges, so the lazy person turns over in bed. Lazy people take food in their hand but don’t even lift it to their mouth. Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors. Proverbs 26:13-15. Lazy people never seem to begin their responsibilities. Those they do start they never seem to finish. They let things wait until the last minute. You know the type, maybe you’ve had to pick up the resulting slack. The person who doesn’t want to work can find an excuse for avoiding every form of physical exertion. But laziness does more than just leave work undone. The less you do, the less you want to do- and the worse the cycle becomes. Unless you live and work entirely alone, others will have to do the work that you neglect. If you struggle with the temptation to be lazy in any area of your life, try to~ identify the responsibi

Whether you are a student or already in the workforce, various distractions pose a serious threat to your learning productivity. While a couple of minutes here and there spent on social media or other activities seems innocuous at first, the amount of time you actually spend on things that are not essential to your studies add up yearly to precious hours — maybe even days — that you could have otherwise spent productively on your learning tasks. On a smaller scale, diversions such as games and social media represent major roadblocks to skill acquisition and mastery. To help you tune out the noise and focus on your studies, we’ve put together this helpful list of tricks and tools. 1. Develop a routine and stick to it. Whether we like it or not, we live in an ADHD world. Without a set schedule, life can become chaotic rather quickly. To prevent chaos from overrunning your priorities, a Harvard Business Review article suggests adopting rituals in our daily and weekly routines. 2  By cl

Isn’t it hard to keep focused on God? I have tried so hard throughout my life to stay focused on Him. I so often say “this time I won’t fail”, but at one point or another, something always  clips  me from behind, and keeps me from exceeding!! Why?! Well, I think it has to do with what we allow into our lives that can distract us from God. Not all of these things are “bad” in their nature…in fact, a lot aren’t, but they become a problem when we allow them to distract us from looking at, and to God. You know those things I’m talking about; they can be anything from a job, car, or movie, to fantasy football, Xbox Live, a magazine, or even church. There are so many things in this world that fight for our time…and when we allow them to take too much…well…we lose our focus. The answer is not necessarily to cut these distractions out entirely (in some cases it is), but to realize that they  can distract us…and we need to keep them in check. In the following paragraphs, I have listed 10 comm

It’s been said that one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch and often, that applies to the business environment. It’s usually easy to identify that Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer who wreak havoc on morale. Their bad attitudes, catastrophic thinking, and fatalistic outlooks can infiltrate the ranks and spread like an epidemic. Negative people can cause problems for us on an individual level. Perhaps it’s that vendor who causes you to grit your teeth. Or maybe it’s a colleague whom you avoid at all costs. It’s important to recognize when these negative individuals intrude in your life in an unwelcome manner. Sometimes, we unknowingly give toxic individuals influence over our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Whether you spend two hours complaining about that boss you don’t like, or you let an angry customer ruin your day, it’s important to regain your personal power. Here are five strategies to take back you power and reduce the detrimental impact negative people have in your